Happy Thursday,
We have a very special post for you today! Cozmic One has been training in New York with John Shirreffs, and today’s post is an update on his progress–straight from Dottie and John!
Enjoy!
-Team Z
Greetings from Barn 41—Belmont Park, New York!
Hello Everyone,
We hope each of you is doing very well. Everything here is moving right along. It is a beautiful fall day in New York and we thought it would be fun to share a COZMIC ONE update with you.
Coz is a big, strong, handsome colt! He loves to train and and enjoys going to the race track. He exhibits high energy levels and shows great strength and endurance. Another quality John comments about often is his intelligence. He’s a very smart colt, another trait he definitely shares with his Mother.
Physically, it is quite interesting to note how his body is changing and maturing as a result of his exercise and training program. Coz is developing a very strong shoulder and a long length of stride, two physical qualities John so admired in Zenyatta as she prepared for racing. Needless to say, it is exciting to see her colt developing them as well.
Each day’s lessons builds upon the prior skills taught. Coz has breezed a ½ mile in company twice galloping out with energy, as well as working on his starting gate lessons. He’s currently jogged out of the gate twice and will continue to do more gate work as he gets closer to running. Physically and mentally, Coz is developing a very solid foundation in all skills so necessary for his future career as a racehorse.
Cozmic One is a very busy guy each day. Here’s this morning:
5:30 a.m. Coz is up and looking out of his stall ready to begin his day. He is hand-walked for about 30 minutes each morning.
6:00 a.m. Coz is now back in his stall and gets brushed and ready for his breakfast. He loves to eat!
8:15 a.m. He is tacked up and ready to walk to the paddock to begin his exercise on the main track. At Belmont Park, it is a long walk from our barn to the paddock and Coz enjoys doing this. It helps him ‘warm up’ and he gets a chance to see everything going on and experience all types of noises and sounds that happen at the race track. Once in the paddock, he walks around, stands in a saddling stall for a bit, and gets to experience this environment.
8:45 a.m. Coz leaves the paddock to walk through the tunnel to the main track. Once on the main track, he stands for a few minutes and then walks to the 1 ¼ pole (Belmont is a 1 ½ mile oval), turns and jogs to the ⅞ pole, and then gallops 1 ½ miles at a very good pace.
He then stands for a few moments preparing to leave the main track and begin his walk back to the barn.
10:15 a.m. Once back at the barn, Coz continues to cool out by walking around the shed row. He has a bath and returns to his stall for further grooming.
11:00 a.m. IT’S LUNCH TIME! This is truly one of his favorite times of the day! Coz is definitely a good eater who has a very good appetite. One of his favorite treats are the Apple Cookies the Mosses send to the barn for him and his pals. He absolutely LOVES them!
It is so special having Coz in the barn. Having worked with Zenyatta and having her with us each day for so many years, it is a complete JOY to get to know her son so intimately and work with him every day. As John commented last night, “At this time, I could not be more pleased with his progress.”
As Zenyatta would say, this is TOO CUTE! Without a doubt, she would be very proud of him!
Have a wonderful week!
With Love,
Hugs to all~
Coz, John and Dottie
Debbie S.
just a check, hope this goes through
Good morning!
Debbie
Susan O
Thanks for sharing about his precious daily life! I miss HWP and all the wonderful life long memories with Barn 55 South and Team Z . Thank You!
sheena.davies(wales)
Dear Max.Great to be back at Aintree today for the jumps!Marvellous win for Wishfull Thinking in the Monet’s Garden Old Roan Chase IIyrs young has always been hampered by breathing problems but not today!Was surprised Aidan wasn’t out in Australia to see Adelaide,he’s just been interviewed at Doncaster doubt you’d understand him!Racing Post Trophy next!Free the Moose!Sheena.
Max
Sheena. Is this an all gray race? I have no luck at all with understanding most of what O’Brien says. Can understand Mullins with no probs.
Moose, it can’t be long now?
Debbie S.
To our friends south of the border,I am so sorry to hear of the school shooting and the the person attacking police officers in New York.Thinking of them all.
Zenyatta is a beacon of light in the world and brings out the best in people.
We are so blessed to have continuing access to her life and to her youngsters.
This morning I enjoyed Dottie and John’s update again and also the photos of Coz.He looks so peaceful taking a pause in the paddock at Belmont with reins slack and his head low,the light was beautiful.When he is being groomed he is relaxed and his head is low,he is a happy boy.What a nice start to his day to go off for a hand-walk.
Thinking of Steve Willard,such an important part of Team Z and send prayers for continued healing and a full recovery.The Mosses take care of their own,happy they are making sure he has the best treatment possible.
Prayers continuing for sweet Dubai. Love, Debbie
vicki
God Bless Steve Willard, you are in my prayers. You are a large part of Zenyatta Nation.
SallyB.(AuntiecherishesZandheryoung)
My prayers and well wishes to Steve Willard. Thank you Jerry and Ann for your kindness.
Sally B
Janet Newman
Thoughts and prayers go out to Steve Willard. This is one guy who won’t give up.
Sandy (Northeast Ohio)
I know a new post is up, but since the information was posted on this one, I want to add my good thoughts and prayers for Steve Willard. I was honored to meet him in person while visiting Barn 55 at Hollywood Park after both of the past two BCs. He is an engaging, knowledgeable, patient man – a delightful host to a bunch of sappy women :-). Power Up Steve!
Sunny B.
Way to go :))
Thanks for the up-date.
Irene caty
Thank you so much for sharing how COZ is coming along with his training. I always had the feeling that he was going to do good and be a lot like his mom Zenyatta. I know Coz is smart like Zenny and that is a big thing. I will be anxious to follow his progress and any stories you can share with it. Thank’s again for your kindness and love to all.
Joyce Daugherty
Read this entry about Coz again tonight, just because I needed something joyful to focus on after all the sorrow over Z Princess. I haven’t been able to stop crying over her passing and rereading about Coz and his training progress cheered me up immeasureably. He is a beautiful colt, and I’m so happy that he’s doing well. I hope we continue to get updates on his progress. It is something to look forward to.
James C Cogsdil
Could we get more than once a quarter on how coz is doing
thanks
Jim
Alene
All I would like to say is, THANK YOU guys for sharing info about our COZ!! Yes, Zenny is a proud Mom !!!! I`m so excited and may God bless him and keep him protected and healthy. LONG LIVE “COZ”….Lots of big hugs and kisses, Alene